One of your resources this week is: Classroom Organization http://www.mea-mft.org/assist/classroom_org.html. This is an article from the Montana Public Schools Website. Within this article, the following 3 principles are mentioned in relation to managing the classroom learning environment.
Principle I: The Physical Environment of the Classroom Supports Tasks to be Carried out There
Principle II: The Physical Environment of the Classroom Provides Security and Pleasure
Principle III: The Physical Environment Reflects the People who Teach and Learn There
ACTIVITY ONE
Click on your assigned group link. Quickly scan that article for some useful tips. Return to the seminar prepared to share some of these with your classmates.
ACTIVITY TWO
Click on the following link and take a few minutes to explore the uses of this tool from Scholastic. Return to the seminar and share your thoughts about its usefulness.
Establishing the Physical Learning Environment
One of your resources this week is:
Classroom Organization http://www.mea-mft.org/assist/classroom_org.html. This is an article from the Montana Public Schools Website. Within this article, the following 3 principles are mentioned in relation to managing the classroom learning environment.
Principle I:
The Physical Environment of the Classroom Supports Tasks to be Carried out There
Principle II:
The Physical Environment of the Classroom Provides Security and Pleasure
Principle III:
The Physical Environment Reflects the People who Teach and Learn There
ACTIVITY ONE
Click on your assigned group link. Quickly scan that article for some useful tips. Return to the seminar prepared to share some of these with your classmates.
Group 1- A Learning Space That Works
Group 2- Classroom Organizing Tips
Group 3- Setting up Your Classroom
ACTIVITY TWO
Click on the following link and take a few minutes to explore the uses of this tool from Scholastic. Return to the seminar and share your thoughts about its usefulness.
Classroom Design Tool
Classroom Architect
Design Your Own Classroom